Ancient Rome

Vespasian Bronzes of Lugdunum

Relating to the Early Empire (12 Caesars) [Rome] [Coin Collecting]...

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Divus Caracalla - Bronze sestertius

- died 217 AD - Rome mint - 22g DIVO ANTONINO MAGNO / CONSECRATIO SC Bare head right / Funeral pyre of 4 steps topped with quadriga [Rome] [Coin]...

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Valentinian & Theodosius Coins

the junk boxes: Part 2 [Coin Collecting]...

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Legion III Coins of Septimius Severus Rome and Alexandria

Legionary coins of the Alexandria, Egypt, mint honor the North African Legion III Augusta which `freed` Egypt from the clutches of Pescennius Niger at the very end of 193 AD. A good percentage of the coins of Septimius issued at Rome by this time were the Legionary standards type with legends honoring each of the legions that supported Septimius fr...

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Fourree Serrate Denarius

Claudius Nero 78-77 BC [Rome] [Coin Collecting]...

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Flavian Mintmarked Denarii Three Eastern mint denarii

Relating to the Early Empire (12 Caesars) [Rome] [Coin Collecting]...

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Coin of Caesar Augustus with Comet on reverse

A coin of Caesar Augustus that is wildly popular due to its reverse type. In 17 BC, a comet appeared in the sky and was interpreted as the Divine Julius Caesar returning to watch over Rome. The comet is shown as a star of eight rays with a feathery tail trailing behind. The legend is DIVVSIVLIVS [Rome] [Coin]...

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Septimius Severus, A.D. 193-211

Relating to the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus (193 - 211 AD) [Rome] [Coin Collecting]...

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Minerva Athena

Relating to the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus (193 - 211 AD) [Rome] [Coin Collecting]...

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Comparing Three Republican Denarii

Relating to the Roman Republic [Rome] [Coin Collecting]...

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